TB Tuberculosis Flashcards
1
Q
Signs and symptoms
A
Chronic cough, tiredness, night sweats, weight loss
2
Q
Aetiology
A
Caused by mycobacterium tuberculosis microorganism.
People with low immunity
Caught by another person sneeze or droplet
3
Q
Nursing diagnoses
A
ineffective airway clearance r/t thick secrections
Impaired gas exchange
Risk for spread of infection
4
Q
Assessments
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PCA, circulation (cwsm), AVUP
5
Q
Rational for
Admin medications as prescribed
Record and report EWS
Education to reduce spread of infection
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Treats infection
Identifies improvement or deterioration
Prevents others from getting sick
6
Q
Interventions
A
Admin medications as prescribed
Record and report EWS
Education to reduce spread of infection
